Inherit the Dream Scholarship Application | Grand Rapids Community College

Applications must be submitted with the following attachments:

A typed, one-page essay that addresses the following topic: "Why is attending College important to me?"
One written letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or mentor.

Graduating senior who identifies as a member of a historically underserved and underrepresented group.
Enrolled in Kent Intermediate School District.
Involved in community service or activities in support of diversity and inclusion.
Must be accepted into Grand Rapids Community College with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
The application must be accompanied by a high school transcript that must include six semesters with a cumulative GPA.

Contact Information

Anticipated Program of Study

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Contact Phone

High School Information

Name of High School Attended

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Community Service

Community Service and/or Activities in Support of Diversity and Inclusion

Community Service and Support Activities

Please write any additional information, which may be useful in determining your eligibility for a scholarship.

Additional information

Documents

Essay Submission: “Why is attending College important to me?" (250-500 words)

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.

Letter of Recommendation

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.

High School Transcript

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.

Signature

By submitting this application, you certify that all information provided is true and acknowledge that:

This application is for a privately funded scholarship administered through the Grand Rapids Community College Foundation for students attending GRCC.
All scholarships are for full-time students carrying 12 credits or more. This is not a financial aid application.
It is recommended that you also apply for financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and request that a copy be sent to Grand Rapids Community College.

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